GPT-4.1 Nano alternatives
Best GPT-4.1 Nano alternatives
10 models that can stand in for GPT-4.1 Nano, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
GPT-4.1 Nano
- Input / 1M
- $0.10
- Output / 1M
- $0.40
- Context
- 1.05M
- Intelligence
- 7.8
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from GPT-4.1 Nano, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top GPT-4.1 Nano alternatives
Each model is scored against GPT-4.1 Nano. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GPT-4.1 Nano OpenAI | Input / 1M$0.10 | Output / 1M$0.40 | Context1.05M | Intelligence7.8 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.05-50% | Output / 1M$0.40 | Context400K-62% | Intelligence13+67% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.04-63% | Output / 1M$0.17-57% | Context131K-87% | Intelligence11.6+49% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10 | Output / 1M$0.40 | Context1.05M0% | Intelligence10.4+33% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts audio and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10 | Output / 1M$0.30-25% | Context1.31M+25% | Intelligence8.1+4% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.31M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15+50% | Output / 1M$0.60+50% | Context262K-75% | Intelligence7.9+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.22+120% | Output / 1M$0.50+25% | Context131K-87% | Intelligence7.7-1% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.36+260% | Output / 1M$0.40 | Context33K-97% | Intelligence7.7-1% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.12+20% | Output / 1M$0.50+25% | Context41K-96% | Intelligence7.6-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10 | Output / 1M$0.30-25% | Context262K-75% | Intelligence7.5-4% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15+50% | Output / 1M$0.60+50% | Context128K-88% | Intelligence6.7-14% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to GPT-4.1 Nano?
GPT-5 Nano from OpenAI ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.40 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.40 for GPT-4.1 Nano.
Is there a cheaper alternative to GPT-4.1 Nano?
Yes. gpt-oss-120b charges $0.17 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.40 for GPT-4.1 Nano.
Can I try GPT-4.1 Nano and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare GPT-4.1 Nano with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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